The 14 National Parks in Norway That Earn Their Price

1.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 589 reviews · 10 hours · from $222Our pick

Travel from Bergen to Bondhusvatnet on a scenic 10-hour tour with a gentle hike, fjord ferries, Steindalsfossen, and picnic time.

“Fabulous Trip - the Guide was interesting and knowledgeable. The whole day was brilliant, beautiful scenery the whole way - plenty of stops for photos. The hike to the lake was fairly easy and the scenery on the way was spectacular as was the lake itself. We had a wonderful day.”

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2.Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Hike Dovrefjell with a local guide, search for wild musk ox, and enjoy mountain views, coffee, and cinnamon buns on this seven-hour Norway safari.

“Great trip, with a guide who could tell everything that was worth knowing about the fauna on Dovre. We had only walked 10 minutes before the first 2 mosquitoes showed up. These we could follow at good distance for about 3-4 hours. Several showed up along the way. Totally magical!Auto-translated”

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3.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228

Review of Bergen’s 10-hour Folgefonna tour, with Steinsdalsfossen, ferry rides, a glacier lake hike, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“What an amazing tour! Be ready to walk alot uphill but it’s all worth it 🩷. Our guide was Alexa and she was amazing. I’d actually recommend you request her.”

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4.Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours · from $271

Ride a snowmobile through Norway’s Lyngen Alps, share the driving, stop for Arctic views, and warm up with soup and hot drinks.

“Great experience, very good guides and nice warm clothes and food. Recommended. ✌️”

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5.Dovrefjell National Park: Hiking Tour and Musk Ox Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $64Best value

Hike Dovrefjell National Park from Hjerkinn, spot wild musk ox, and learn about Norway’s mountain wildlife with a local guide.

“Kim was a great guide, the size of the group was good and I felt like we were in very capable hands. And of course we saw some muskus oxen!”

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6.Small Group Wilderness Husky Sledding 2h from Tromsø (car needed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $406

Drive your own husky sled near Tromsø, meet a small kennel, eat lunch outdoors, and warm up by the fire on this intimate Arctic outing.

“this was the highlight of our trip to artic norway. the hosts were charming and they truly care for the animals. One of the best experiences we have had as a family”

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7.Summer Day Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · from $142

Hike Brosmetinden from Tromsø for Arctic views, wildlife, a homemade lunch, and round-trip transport in a small English-speaking group.

“Love everything since the first moment when I met my guide he was excellent”

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8.Tromsø, Northern Lights and Wilderness Evening Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 23 reviews · from $158

Cruise Tromsø’s dark Arctic waters aboard MS Rygerdronningen for a Northern Lights hunt with warm cabins, open decks, and a rebooking guarantee.

“Un moment génial ! Nous avons adorés ce tour en bateaux pour voir les aurores boréales. Allez-y ! Vous ne le regretterez pas”

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9.Midnight Sun Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $132

Hike above Tromsø beneath the midnight sun, with fjord views, local nature insights, sandwiches, photos, and a small group.

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10.RIB Expedition to Seiland National Park – 3.5h

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $224

Speed across Altafjord to Seiland National Park by RIB, with mountain views, wildlife, a shore stop, warm drinks, and Arctic adventure.

“Tour guide was fantastic. A little rough on the way out but nothing you can do. The wind was into us. The views are spectacular. It is a bit uncomfortable sitting on the RIB boat for the over 1 hour each way to the park but it is the fastest way to cover all that ground.”

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11.Lofoten Islands: Hiking Into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Hike to Kleppstadheia in Lofoten with a small group, local guide, poles, and weather-ready advice on a rewarding 3 to 4 hour outing.

“Timea was simply amazing. She was knowledgeable, kind and patient. Highly recommend her and Viator for a seamless experience”

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12.Færvik: Raet National Park Sea Kayaking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Paddle Norway’s Raet National Park from Hove, visiting islands, sandy bays, and old sea routes on a beginner-friendly kayak tour.

“Great guide, regardless of weather. Personalized for who was there! Felt like it was a unique experience.”

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13.Experience Seiland National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $244

Ride a fast RIB from Alta to Seiland National Park for glaciers, sea eagles, seals, fjord views, and a short shore visit.

“Very limited time at park. Landing has no exit—over rocks and dangerous terrain. Should not take this excursion if you have limited mobility. Scenery was beautiful.”

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14.Lofoten Islands: Guided Hiking Into the Wilderness – Uphill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $136

Hike from sea level to 550 meters in Lofoten with a local guide, mountain views, wildlife insight, walking poles, and flexible small-group options.

“Tutto perfetto, la guida veramente simpatica e preparata e il percorso adeguato per chi ha un allenamento medio e senza zone esposte, vista bellissima in vetta e durante il percorso, sentiero semplice e in buono stato, purtroppo ha iniziato a piovere una volta arrivati in vetta, ma nessun problema, con un buon paio di scarpe da trekking ed una giacca impermeabile tutto si è risolto. Importante portare uno zainetto per vestirsi a strati.”

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